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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham still have to play all three of the title-chasing Premier League rivals before the end of the season – but Spurs are only focusing on themselves as they hunt a top-four finish.

Tottenham play a North London Derby against Arsenal later this month, before matches against Liverpool and Manchester City in May.

But midfielder James Maddison has echoed Postecoglou’s earlier claim that he didn’t care that Spurs could effectively decide the title race in the outcome of those three matches.

“I’ve got no interest to be honest. We’ve got our own goals for the season and I’m not bothered,” Maddison said after last week’s 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest that took Spurs fourth, above Aston Villa on goal difference.

“If we end up winning games against teams that are in that race, it makes no difference. We’ve got a job to do.”

The midfielder added: “We are where we are and that is something that gives us good motivation to want to be in the title race next year, seeing how good it is this year.

“For sure, that’s definitely the feeling. That’s filtered down from the manager.”

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He added he was frustrated that Spurs weren’t in the title race this season, having led the ladder last year before injuries and suspensions ruined their charge.

“It’s annoying really, listening to three teams go at it for the title and we’re not in it, especially after the start of the season we had.

“How exciting is the title race this season? It’s amazing, it’s brilliant for a neutral. My friends and family, everyone is locked into the Premier League every week at the minute because it’s such a good title race.

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